What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer II position at Phoenix Children's Hospital?
This position performs a variety of ultrasound imaging procedures to providedata for diagnosis and monitoring of disease and injuries in accordance withall applicable standards, regulations, and licensing requirements. Requirescompetency in a variety of equipment and technology. Performs duties in arange of acute care pediatric-centered settings.
PCH Values
- Family-Centered care that focuses on the need of the child first and values the family as an important member of the care team
- Excellence in clinical care, service and communication
- Collaborative within our institution and with others who share our mission and goals
- Leadership that set the standard for pediatric health care today and innovations of the future
- Accountability to our patients, community and each other for providing the best in the most cost-effective way.
Position Duties
- Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations on patients forinterpretation by a radiologist.Determines proper technique and positioning to ensure optimalresults in accordance with all applicable standards, protocols, andprocedures. Follows department triage guidelines based on patientacuity and exam prioritization. Maintains a safe environment forpatients and families, and advocates appropriately. Identifies andtroubleshoots machine malfunctions to ensure continuous properand safe operations of ultrasound equipment. Reports serviceneeds and preventive maintenance issues as appropriate.
- Creates a detailed report to include pertinent medical history,ultrasound findings, and measurements for presentation tointerpreting physicians. Report is clear, concise, and grammaticallycorrect.
- Interacts professionally and projects a positive image of theultrasound team. Provides ultrasound safety information topatients, families, and all other affected parties to ensure thoroughunderstanding of the study being performed.
- Maintains professional and technical competency through thecontinual pursuit of knowledge and self-improvement by remainingapprised of current literature, practices, and new developments inthe field of ultrasound.
- Performs finalizing functions using radiology information system(RIS) to facilitate timely and accurate results and charge capture.Archives records in accordance with Radiologist(s) specifications.
- Routinely protocols ultrasound orders for appropriateness andfollows the chain of command to make necessary corrections.Regularly seeks and participates in quality initiatives to continuallyprovide exceptional family centered care and provide high qualitydiagnostic ultrasound exams. When necessary, communicates with radiology clinical andadministrative leadership to facilitate process improvements.
- Participates in re-stocking and room turn over to provide for efficient, effective, and safe department operations. Follows established infection prevention policies and procedures for proper transducer cleaning.
- Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
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